One-Step Chili

Name: One-Step Chili
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef (95% fat-free); 1 3/4 c. (15 oz. can) pinto beans and liquid; 1 3/4 c. (14 1/2 oz. can) cut up, peeled whole tomatoes with juice; 2/3 c. (6 oz. can) tomato paste; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1 crushed garlic clove; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. cumin

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef (95% fat-free)
1 3/4 c. (15 oz. can) pinto beans and liquid
1 3/4 c. (14 1/2 oz. can) cut up, peeled whole tomatoes with juice
2/3 c. (6 oz. can) tomato paste
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 crushed garlic clove
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe 2-quart casserole. Put microwave on High for 5 minutes.
2

Stir to break up meat and microwave additional 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
3

Makes 5 1/2 cups.
4

One cup equals 4 ounces protein, 1 starch, 1/2 cup cooked vegetable.